Western Garrett, MD – Frost is expected to blanket areas of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia until 8 a.m. Saturday, posing a threat to sensitive outdoor plants. The National Weather Service issued the advisory for low-lying areas where temperatures are forecast to dip into the mid-30s.
According to the National Weather Service, areas at risk include Western Garrett County in Maryland, Highland County in Virginia, and Pendleton and Western Grant counties in West Virginia. The frost formation could damage or even kill tender plants left uncovered overnight.
Residents are advised to take precautions to protect outdoor vegetation. This includes bringing plants indoors or covering them with cloth or tarps to shield them from the cold. The threat is expected to diminish by the morning as temperatures rise above freezing.
Gardeners and farmers should monitor the temperatures and take action quickly if necessary. This is the latest cold snap in a spring that has seen fluctuating temperatures across the region.
Warnings remain in effect through 8 a.m., and similar conditions may recur in the coming days.
